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Gait Headlines Mammoth All-Decade Team

from press release

DENVER – The Colorado Mammoth announced today that
Gary Gait, widely regarded as the greatest lacrosse player of
all-time, has been named to the Mammoth All-Decade Team. The
organization also announced that current Mammoth captain Gavin
Prout and former captain John Gallant have been selected.
Goaltender Gee Nash and forward Brian Langtry, whose #6 jersey was
retired by the team on Opening Night, round out the list. Last
week, the team unveiled the first five players to receive the
honor: Jay Jalbert, Pat Coyle, Dave Stilley, Josh Sims and Jamie
Hanford.

"These players are revered by Mammoth fans, and had a
significant impact in helping grow the Mammoth brand and the sport
of lacrosse in Colorado," said Mammoth President & General
Manager Steve Govett. "They are the best of the best."

Gait was named the NLL's most valuable player in five straight
seasons from 1995-1999, and captured his final league MVP award
(his 6th) in the Mammoth's inaugural season in 2003 when he set a
then-single-season record for goals with 61. He is second all-time
in NLL history in goals (635) and points (1,165), and led Colorado
to the Champion's Cup as head coach in 2006.

"It's going to be a great experience to see all these guys again
that have done so much for the game and for the Mammoth," said
Gait.

Prout, who was the Mammoth captain from 2006-2009, regained his
captainship earlier this month. He is the franchise's all-time
leader in assists (377) and points (558), and recorded his 800th
career point on Opening Night on January 14.

"It is quite an honor to be a part of [the All-Decade Team]
considering how successful this franchise has been," said Prout.
"There are many players deserving of the recognition, so I take it
as a huge honor."

Gallant is the team's all-time leader in games played (137) and
has anchored a talented defensive unit since the days when the
franchise was the Washington Power. He was the Mammoth captain in
2010 and 2011.

Nash was the 2004 NLL Goaltender of the Year and held the
Buffalo Bandits to just nine goals in the 2006 Champion's Cup
Final.

Langtry, the franchise's all-time leader in goals scored (230),
recorded his 500th career point last season. On January 14, his #6
jersey became just the second ever retired by the team (Gait).

The All-Decade Team features four defensemen, three forwards,
two transition players and one goaltender. All 10 players will
attend the Mammoth game this Saturday, January 28, and are
scheduled to sign autographs during pre- and post-game sessions.
The halftime ceremony will pay tribute to the team in a special,
on-field presentation.